A DOC zone of Emilia-Romagna producing sparkling white wines from Malvasia grapes, a white from Sauvignon and red wines from Barbera and other grapes.
A DOC zone of the Veneto producing seven types of red and white table wine, from Merlot to Tocai Italico grapes, south of Padua and a sparkling wine from Moscato.
Chianti are full, fruity red wines of varying quality from Tuscany, the largest DOC area in Italy. There are seven zones of Chianti: Chianti Classico, Chianti Colli Aretini, Chianti Colli Fiorentino, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chianti Colline Pisane, Chianti Montalbano and Chianti Rufina. Wines from Chianti Classico and Rufina are particularly distinguished. Chianti Classico describes wines made in the heart of Chianti, the original wines and of fine quality. The word "vecchio" indicates that a wine has been aged for two years, while "riserva" is aged for three. Chianti is sold in distinctive bottles in which the swollen base is encased in woven raffia known as a fiasco. Chianti wines are made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. Much of Chianti is produced in communes or by consortia.
A DOC zone of Lazio producing dry and semi-sweet white wines, mainly from Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes.
A DOC zone of Lombardy in the vicinity of Lake Garda producing red, white and rosé wines, mainly from Rondinella, Merlot, Trebbiano, Garganega and Rosanella grapes.
A DOC zone in the region of Lucca in Tuscany producing red wines from Canaiolo Nero and Sangiovese grapes and white wines from Greco, Trebbiano and Vermentino grapes, mostly consumed locally.
Chianti are full, fruity red wines of varying quality from Tuscany, the largest DOC area in Italy. There are seven zones of Chianti: Chianti Classico, Chianti Colli Aretini, Chianti Colli Fiorentino, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chianti Colline Pisane, Chianti Montalbano and Chianti Rufina. Wines from Chianti Classico and Rufina are particularly distinguished. Chianti Classico describes wines made in the heart of Chianti, the original wines and of fine quality. The word "vecchio" indicates that a wine has been aged for two years, while "riserva" is aged for three. Chianti is sold in distinctive bottles in which the swollen base is encased in woven raffia known as a fiasco. Chianti wines are made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. Much of Chianti is produced in communes or by consortia.
